Birds Foot Collection

Common bird s-foot trefoil, Lotus corniculatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Curtis British Entomology Plate 259
Coleoptera: Bolboceras mobilicornis = Odontaeus armiger (Many-horned Scarab) [Plant: Lotus corniculatus (Common Bird?s-foot Clover)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 232
Coleoptera: Mezeum sulcatum = Mezium affine (Shining Ptinus) [Plant: Ornithopus perpusillus (Common Bird?s-foot)] Date: 1824-39

Bird s-foot, 1893. Botanical illustration of Ornithopus perpusillus, or bird s-foot, from an atlas of the plants of France. The plant is so-called because of the shape of the pods

Black and white illustration birds foot shape Hedera (Ivy) leaf

Joanna the Mad, Queen of Spain (pen, ink & wash on paper)
XJF441900 Joanna the Mad, Queen of Spain (pen, ink & wash on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bird s-foot Trefoil (Lotus cytisoides) flowering, growing on sandy beach, Sardinia, Italy, April

Bird's-foot (Ornithopus perpusillus) flowering, growing on sandy heath, Breckland, Norfolk, England, may

Birdsfoot Trefoil SSG 301 Lotus croniculatus © ARDEA LONDON
SSG-301 Bird s-foot / Birdsfoot TREFOIL Lotus croniculatus Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Bird's Foot: A Delicate Beauty in Nature's Tapestry" The Common bird's-foot trefoil, scientifically known as Lotus corniculatus, has long captivated the admirers of botanical wonders. Its intricate form and vibrant colors have been immortalized in various artistic representations throughout history. One such depiction can be found in Curtis British Entomology Plate 259, where this enchanting flower takes center stage alongside a mesmerizing insect companion. Another masterpiece, Curtis British Entomology Plate 232, showcases the delicate beauty of the bird's-foot trefoil with meticulous detail. In an antique engraving illustration titled "Bird's Foot" from 1893, we witness the graceful silhouette of Lotus corniculatus emerging from a sea of other captivating botany plants. The black and white illustration further accentuates its distinctive shape resembling that of a Hedera (Ivy) leaf. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of this remarkable plant. Joanna the Mad, Queen of Spain, expressed her fascination through pen, ink & wash on paper artistry. Her creation captures both the fragility and resilience embodied by Bird's Foot. This resilient flower thrives in diverse habitats across Europe. From sandy beaches in Sardinia to coastal limestone pavements like Poulsallagh, it paints picturesque landscapes with its vibrant blooms during April and beyond. The Bird's-foot Trefoil serves as more than just an aesthetic marvel; it plays host to various species seeking refuge or sustenance within its petals' embrace. The Silver-studded Blue butterfly finds solace resting upon these flowers' delicate structure while enjoying their nectar-filled hearts at Prees. In harmonious coexistence with other flora species like Bloody Cranesbill Geranium sanguineum, Bird's-Foot Trefoil creates breathtaking flowering masses that leave nature enthusiasts awe-inspired wherever they bloom.